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<p>The International Development Secretary and I met with David Beasley, Executive
Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), on Thursday 20 June to discuss WFP’s partial
suspension of operations in Yemen. I also had a telephone call with David Beasley
on Thursday 6 June to discuss the issue, and UK officials have engaged closely with
WFP throughout recent months, including through the WFP Executive Board. These discussions
are ongoing.</p><p> </p><p>For the sake of Yemenis in desperate need, we call on the
Houthis to immediately end all restrictions on aid agencies and comply with UN Security
Council Resolution 2451 by allowing safe, rapid, and unhindered access for the humanitarian
response and commercial supplies. The Houthis must cooperate with WFP and end their
interference.</p>
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